About CAGR
This calculator finds the Compound Annual Growth Rate — the steady annual rate that would grow a starting value into an ending value over a number of years. Enter the start, end and years to get the CAGR and total return. It runs in your browser.
How CAGR works
How to use it
- Enter the starting value.
- Enter the ending value and number of years.
- Read the CAGR.
How it works
CAGR = (End ÷ Start)^(1 ÷ years) − 1. It smooths uneven year-to-year growth into a single annualised percentage, which makes investments and metrics easier to compare.
Common uses
- Find an investment growth rate
- Compare investment returns
- Measure revenue growth
- Annualise a multi-year return
- Evaluate a fund or stock
- Report business growth
- Help with finance homework
- Smooth volatile growth
Frequently asked questions
What is CAGR?
The constant annual rate that grows the start value to the end value.
What is the formula?
CAGR = (End ÷ Start)^(1 ÷ years) − 1.
Why use CAGR instead of average?
It accounts for compounding and ignores year-to-year swings.
Is my data uploaded?
No — it calculates in your browser.
Can years be a fraction?
Yes — you can enter decimals.
Does it show total return too?
Yes — alongside the annualised rate.
Is it free?
Yes — completely free with no sign-up.